The Renewable Energy Association (REA) welcomed the Government’s long-term deal with the generator.

Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell said: “It is excellent to see the commercial arm of Government realising the benefits of contracting directly with renewable generators. The generator gets the benefit of a long-term PPA, which coupled with ROCs provides a steady income stream. The purchaser gets certainty over its future electricity costs. We hope more such agreements are finalised.”